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Post by CJ on Jan 30, 2006 11:45:15 GMT -5
1/30/06 - HOUSTON TEXAS - Three armed men posing as police officers tried to make their way into a home near Memorial Park but the homeowner fought back.
Police say that around 3am Monday, three men walked up to a home on Kiam near Arabelle and started banging on the front door claiming they were police officers. Someone in the home fired a shotgun at the men outside and then one of the men outside fired back.
The homeowner was hit in the shoulder. The three suspects took off.
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Post by KC on Jan 30, 2006 20:13:50 GMT -5
Haven't we always recommended, NEVER OPEN YOUR DOOR TO A POLICE OFFICER! |
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Post by WaTcHeR on Jan 31, 2006 15:35:08 GMT -5
1/30/06 - HOUSTON TEXAS - Three armed men posing as police officers tried to make their way into a home near Memorial Park but the homeowner fought back. Police say that around 3am Monday, three men walked up to a home on Kiam near Arabelle and started banging on the front door claiming they were police officers. Someone in the home fired a shotgun at the men outside and then one of the men outside fired back. The homeowner was hit in the shoulder. The three suspects took off.
If the Police Come to Your Home-You Don't Have to Open the Door!
If the police knock and ask to enter your home, you don't have to admit them unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. Such an invitation not only gives the police officer the opportunity to look around for clues to your lifestyle, friends, reading material, etc; but also tends to prolong the conversation. There is no law that says you have to open your door to a police officer. Don't open your door with the chain-lock on either, the police can shove their way in. Police are known to kick in doors. Simply shout "I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!" * However, in some emergency situations (like when a person is screaming for help inside, or when the police are chasing someone) officers are allowed to enter and search your home without a warrant. Ask to see the search warrant and make sure it is signed, has the correct date, correct address, and apartment number, ect. If the police do have a search warrant for your home, unless you are under arrest you should be able to leave your home and go where you want. Ask the officer if your "FREE TO GO?" and leave if you choose or you can watch them tear your home apart and go through your personal belongings. You are not under arrest just because they are searching your home. Remember when confronted by the authorities there is NO law requiring you to talk to them. Even the simplest questions asked by a police officer may be loaded! NEVER agree to go to the police station for questioning. Simply say, "I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY." |
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